Are you interested in micro-electro-mechanical systems and looking for a new job opportunity in the field? Would you like to develop innovative technology with superb colleagues who are top experts in their field? Do you want to build an excellent science career and work at the interface of academy and industry?  

VTT is one of the leading applied research organisations in Europe. What unites us are curiosity, a passion for learning and a purpose: to solve the biggest challenges of our time and turn them into sustainable growth and well-being. Our cross-disciplinary community of over 2000 brilliant minds is focused on creating impact through science-based innovation. Get to know us further by exploring VTT’s research infra at VTT World. 

We are now looking for Project Manager to join our MEMS team.

MEMS team is developing several types of MEMS components that enable especially the next generation radio and telecommunication systems (6G) and digitalization of health care and quantum computing  etc. We are a multi-national group of experts.

https://www.vttresearch.com/en/ourservices/mems-micromodules-and-smart-edge-sensors

Your responsibilities as a Project Manager:

• Managing and acquiring both jointly funded and customer R&D projects in the field of novel micro-electro-mechanical sensors & systems (MEMS) and their materials and manufacturing technology with ambitious goals
• You will be responsible for preparing project proposals and partner & customer communication including technical discussions and planning with experts.
• You can also contribute technically to the projects

Who we are looking for:

• M.Sc. or D.Sc. in physics, chemistry or electrical engineering (or similar)
• Very strong know-how in the fields of MEMS, microelectronics/integrated circuits technology, design of MEMS devices and/or their manufacturing technology.
• Experience and drive for generating project proposals and drawing up project consortiums  for national and international funding
• Strong experience in R&D project management
• Ability to manage a projects involving experts from materials physics, device design, manufacturing processes and characterization.
• Fluent skills in spoken and written English

We consider as assets also:

• Experience, training and certification in project management
• Experience in customer work
• Experience in R&D work
• Knowledge about industrial manufacturing of MEMS & microelectronics.

As a person, we hope that you are:

• You have strong communication and collaboration skills. You are able to efficiently interact with your colleagues and with people from different fields.
• An enthusiastic outside-the-box thinker. You enjoy challenges and learning new things and have a strong passion for science and research and development
• A further benefit is knowledge about the interactions between research and business

With VTT, you’ll enjoy: / What we offer you: 

• Visionary work in technology. We offer positions at the cutting-edge of technology and engineering from next generation microelectronics and quantum technology to automation and robotics, energy systems and more. Our research agenda is dedicated to creating sustainable growth by solving systemic and technological challenges, so your work will go towards creating real, positive impact. Read more about our strategy – the path of exponential hope.
• Fascinating projects, excellent research environment. With us, you get to work on a combination of cutting-edge academic research and applied customer projects, both locally and internationally.
• Great career opportunities, superb colleagues. At VTT, excellence in research is a strategic priority. We offer long-term positions and stable career paths in top-level research. People tend to stay with us over 10 years since there are always new roles and responsibilities to grow into. Collaborating in a cross-disciplinary community with superb colleagues is a source of learning, inspiration, and fun.
• Support for your well-being. Our people are our main asset, so we take good care of them. We aim to nurture great team spirit and leadership and offer versatile well-being services to enable a good work–life balance. On top of 6 weeks of paid holidays, we offer exercise and culture benefits, hobby clubs, and voluntary well-being services such as meditation programmes and trainings on cognitive ergonomics.

Apply now and join our community of brilliant minds!

Please send your application via our recruitment system as soon as possible but at the latest by Mon 23th of September 2024 

Interested and want to hear more?

For further information, please contact Research Team Leader Tuomas Pensala (tuomas.pensala@vtt.fi)

We look forward to hearing from you!